Mazda 3 Gt Sport Tech Mhev 4X4
From 313 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 3 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 1 |
| a suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| a passenger seat with a defective structure or the backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 94.3% | obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose, a suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all 3 Gt Sport Tech Mhev 4X4s tested had between 15,640 and 32,278 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,481 median miles, the 3 Gt Sport Tech Mhev 4X4 has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mazda models
| Mazda 2 | 74.5% |
| Mazda 3 | 75.2% |
| Mazda MX-5 | 78.7% |
| Mazda 6 | 75.5% |
| Mazda CX-5 | 84.2% |
Common questions
What is the Mazda 3 Gt Sport Tech Mhev 4X4 MOT pass rate?
The Mazda 3 Gt Sport Tech Mhev 4X4 has a 94.2% MOT pass rate based on 313 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda 3 Gt Sport Tech Mhev 4X4?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda 3 Gt Sport Tech Mhev 4X4 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda 3 Gt Sport Tech Mhev 4X4 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda 3 Gt Sport Tech Mhev 4X4 is 21,481 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,640 and 32,278 miles.
Buying a used 3 Gt Sport Tech Mhev 4X4?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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